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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 240.10 and 78.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 240.10 and 78.92 is: 118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 240.10 = 78.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/240.10 = 78.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 240.10 × 78.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 18,948.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,948.69/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.30

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